Category Archives: Italian

Mediterranean vegan spaghetti. 4/18/19

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

We got back from our trip yesterday and I am ready to get cooking again! John and I each gained about 4 lbs. eating our way across the Atlantic, Spain, and France. We are going to work on this weight … Continue reading →

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Pasta fagioli. 3/26/19

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

John is working at his office today so I am flying solo tonight for dinner. This pasta fagioli is based on a recipe by Giada De Laurentiis of Food Network fame. You can take a look at her recipe here. … Continue reading →

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Meatless Monday: Asparagus and Penne. 3/26/19

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

Eating asparagus always tastes like springtime. I am old enough to remember when  asparagus was only available for a few weeks and during that time it seemed like asparagus was omnipresent in every meal. Now, of course, we can eat … Continue reading →

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Lasagna. 3/20/19

Posted on March 21, 2019 by

When we were planning this week’s menu, John suggested we have a family favorite that we hadn’t had for quite a while.  Hmm, Kenwood shrimp? Eggplant parmigiana? BBQ ribs? I suggest lasagna – end of discussion. Who does not love … Continue reading →

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Sausage with peppers and onions on polenta. 3/19/19

Posted on March 20, 2019 by

Today is not all about baking (see my other post, Nana Banana Cake) we also need to eat dinner! While John is taking lead on the dinner making the sausage and polenta, I have a supporting role in the onions, … Continue reading →

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Pi Day. 3.14

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

Since I did not happen to think about it when I was planning out the menu, I am taking a minor deviation from the plan to present our silliness on Pi Day. This is a very difficult dinner (NOT)! Buy … Continue reading →

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Whole wheat linguine with meat sauce. 3/11/19

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

We start off our dinner with a pre-made Italian salad from Turner Farms. I add some cherry tomatoes and extend the dressing with a little extra oil and vinegar. We are trying to eat salads or soups as a first … Continue reading →

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